Kids grow up really fast nowadays. My eldest niece Ally used to love working in the kitchen with her mom and her grandmother seemed to have outgrown this fondness with cooking and moved on to other activities. And though we miss her company in the kitchen, we are delighted to see her progress in playing the guitar and earning recognition in sports. Last weekend, I got a pleasant surprise when she came over for an overnight visit armed with her own menu plans for breakfast, lunch and dinner … [read more]
Archives for October 4, 2012
Mom’s Classic Champorado con Tuyo Recipe
These days the floods have become part of our lives keeping us holed up at home with more time with the kids. Take advantage of these bonding moments by involving the kids in food preparation, using available in the pantry so you don’t court Leptospirosis by going out for ingredients. Try this rainy season all time treat that we enjoyed since childhood. CHAMPORADO con TUYO Ingredients: ½ cup glutinous rice ½ cup regular rice 2 cups water 4pcs tablea chocolate sugar milk tuyo or dried … [read more]
Bring Cheer to a Sad Tot with Sweet Ice Cold Treats
Last Christmas, little Jadey got a Hannah Montana electric guitar from Santa. It was on her Christmas Wish list so she was real ecstatic when Santa granter her wish. She would often play with it whenever one of her parents or an adult is present to help her out. Unfortunately, during her pretend concert with some of her older playmates a guitar string accidentally broke. And though she forgave her playmate, her downtrodden look told us how much the broken string has saddened her. To bring … [read more]